The following list of 15 crowdfunding sites covers the most popular ones like Kickstarter and Indiegogo, as well as a batch of specialized sites that focus on particular types of campaigns or startup ventures.

PCH International is not all that well known in the Bay Area. That could be about to change as this China-centric company opens a new base in San Francisco’s trendy design district to help startups go from product concept to production and delivery.

One of the key benefits of putting a B.O.D. and structure in place early on is that when it comes time to raise that next round, the people you’ll need the most help from are already involved and engaged.